Construct/rehabilitate/modify/expand snow removal equipment building

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $3,853,972.63 to the County of Hancock under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 9, 2025, to construct a 900-square-foot snow removal equipment building at Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport in Ellsworth, Maine. This Phase 2 project will protect snow removal equipment from adverse weather conditions, thereby extending the operational lifespan of critical airport infrastructure assets. The grant is scheduled for completion by June 8, 2029.

This infrastructure improvement project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of operational excellence and infrastructure resilience as outlined in the Airport Improvement Program, which supports the development and modernization of public-use airport systems nationwide. As a civilian infrastructure grant administered through the FAA's New England Region, the award supports the airport authority's long-term asset management and operational sustainability goals.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a 900 square foot snow removal equipment building to extend the life of the equipment by protecting IT from adverse weather conditions. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of constructing the snow removal equipment building. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bar harbor, maine.